https://github.com/rkstudio585/palindrome-checker-gui
Palindrome Checker GUI is a Python app with a PySide6 interface that checks if a string reads the same forward and backward. It supports multi-line input, offers light and dark themes, and includes an exit button. Easily switch themes and get instant palindrome results with a user-friendly interface.
https://github.com/rkstudio585/palindrome-checker-gui
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Palindrome Checker GUI is a Python app with a PySide6 interface that checks if a string reads the same forward and backward. It supports multi-line input, offers light and dark themes, and includes an exit button. Easily switch themes and get instant palindrome results with a user-friendly interface.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/rkstudio585/palindrome-checker-gui
- Owner: rkstudio585
- License: other
- Created: 2024-09-08T09:20:40.000Z (about 1 year ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2024-09-08T17:32:02.000Z (about 1 year ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-05-20T07:33:16.326Z (5 months ago)
- Topics: palindrome, palindrome-checker, palindrome-gui, palindrome-gui-python, python
- Language: Python
- Homepage: https://rkstudio.com
- Size: 1.71 MB
- Stars: 1
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 1
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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README
# Palindrome Checker GUI 🕵️♂️🔄
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[In Python](https://github.com/mdriyadkhan585/palindrome-checker-python)
[In C Script](https://github.com/mdriyadkhan585/palindrome-checker-c)
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Welcome to the Palindrome Checker GUI application! This Python application allows you to check if a string is a palindrome through a user-friendly graphical interface. It supports theme switching between light and dark modes and includes an exit button for convenience.
## Features ✨
- **Palindrome Detection**: Determines if the input string reads the same forwards and backwards.
- **Multi-Line Input**: Allows long strings to be entered.
- **Theme Switching**: Toggle between light and dark themes for a comfortable viewing experience.
- **Exit Button**: Easily close the application from the GUI.
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## Installation 🛠️
1. **Ensure Python is Installed**: This application requires Python 3.6 or later. Download and install Python from [python.org](https://www.python.org/).
2. **Install Dependencies**:
- Open a terminal or command prompt.
- Install `PySide6` and `qtpy` using pip:
```bash
pip install PySide6 qtpy
```
3. **Download the Code**:
- Save the provided Python script as `palindrome_checker_gui.py`.
## Running the Application 🚀
1. **Open Terminal or Command Prompt**:
- Navigate to the directory where `palindrome_checker_gui.py` is saved.
2. **Execute the Script**:
- Run the application using Python:
```bash
git clone https://github.com/mdriyadkhan585/palindrome-checker-gui
cd palindrome-checker-gui
python palindrome_checker_gui.py
```
3. **Interact with the GUI**:
- **Enter a String**: Type the string you want to check in the input field.
- **Check for Palindrome**: Click the "Check" button to see if the string is a palindrome.
- **Switch Themes**: Click the "Switch to Dark Theme" or "Switch to Light Theme" button to toggle between themes.
- **Exit the Application**: Click the "Exit" button to close the application.
## GUI Overview 🖥️
- **Input Field**: Where you enter the string to be checked.
- **Check Button**: Initiates the palindrome check and displays the result.
- **Result Label**: Shows whether the input string is a palindrome.
- **Theme Button**: Changes the theme of the application.
- **Exit Button**: Closes the application.
### Example Usage 🏆
```plaintext
Palindrome Checker GUI
==============================
Enter a string: A man a plan a canal Panama
✅ The input string is a palindrome.
Do you want to switch to Dark Theme? (Click the button)
```
## Code Overview 📝
### `PalindromeChecker` Class 🔍
- **`init_ui` Method**: Initializes the user interface, including input field, buttons, and result label.
- **`update_styles` Method**: Applies light or dark theme styles.
- **`toggle_theme` Method**: Switches between light and dark themes.
- **`check_palindrome` Method**: Checks if the input string is a palindrome and updates the result label.
- **`is_palindrome` Method**: Cleans and checks if the string is a palindrome.
## Troubleshooting 🛠️
- **Dependencies**: Ensure `PySide6` and `qtpy` are correctly installed.
- **Theme Issues**: If the theme button doesn't work, ensure the correct version of Python is used.
## Contributing 🤝
Contributions are welcome! If you have suggestions or improvements, please submit pull requests or report issues via [GitHub](https://github.com/mdriyadkhan585).
## License 📜
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.
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Thank you for using the Palindrome Checker GUI! If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out.
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